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A Case in Point: Cultural Appropriation vs. Newsworthiness
An illustrative example of MSNBC’s approach is found in a seemingly trivial yet telling segment involving former host Meghan McCain's hairstyle. Instead of tackling pressing political issues, the network dedicated time to discuss cultural appropriation regarding her hair. The segment exemplified how disconnected the network had become from substantive news, favoring instead sensationalistic commentary.